Economics 338sMoney - and Banking

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Mount Holyoke College

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Monetary theory and policy. Overview of financial markets and institutions. Explores the nature of money and the effects of changing money supply on the economy, theories of money demand, the various methods by which monetary policy can be conducted and the advantages and disadvantages of each, methods of banking regulation and the attendant problems that arise, and important episodes in monetary history (e.g., the Great DepressioMount Holyoke College Bulletin & Course Catalno) g.ue 2008 - 2009 Does not meet a distribution requirement J. Hartley Prereq. jr, sr, Economics 211; Mathematics 101 recommended; 4 credits Fall 2008 349fs Economics of Cyberspace Explores the impact of the Internet on finance, commodity and labor markets, intellectual property rights, provision of government services and tax/fee collections, and a wide range of other economic activities. We investigate whether cyberspace and related technologies represent the inauguration of a new epoch, with implications for the creation of new economic (and social) relationships and requiring new economic theories. We also examine the continuing struggle between governments and Internet-related or supporting businesses and individuals over regulation of cyberspace and examine the possibility that governments may short-circuit some of the beneficial aspects of cyberspace. S. Gabriel Prereq. Economics 211 and 212; 4 credits Spring 2009 349s(01) Empirical Research in Economics: Globalization and Development We will explore--theoretically and through applied research--one of the most hotly contested issues in development economics: how globalization affects the development prospects of developing countries.We will study different theories and existing empirical evidence on the impact of transnationalized production, international trade, and global capital flows on economic development. Using econometric tools, each student will spend a large part of the course undertaking applied research in one of these areas. E. Paus, M. Robinson Prereq. jr, sr, Economics 213 or 216 or 217 and, past or current enrollment in Economics 320; 4 credits.; 4 credits

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3.00

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www.mtholyoke.edu

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(413) 538-2000

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New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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